The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape

The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape
Author: Joel Epstein
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1994
Genre: Rape
ISBN: 0788120182

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Describes recent reforms adopted in some jurisdictions, such as protecting the anonymity of the victim & allowing complainants to report sexual assault even when the victim chooses not to press charges. Law enforcement officials & district attorneys have worked to support compensation for victims & also have created victim-witness advocate positions to help victims navigate the criminal justice process & speed their recovery. Contains a glossary, resources, & tables.